The Area, A, of a Rectangle Is the Amount of Two-Dimensional

Multiple Choice

The area, A, of a rectangle is the amount of two-dimensional space it takes up and can be found by solving the formula A = lw, where l is the length and w is the width. What is the length of a rectangle whose area is 45 square inches and whose width is 9 inches?

A) 36 inches
B) 27 inches
C) 9 inches
D) 5 inches